So I made an order for a Magnaflow exhaust 16612 and I found out I needed a 15821 when it was too late. Is there any way to make the 16612 fit an early 04 truck without too much trouble or should I get the proper exhaust?

If it wont fit I am selling my 16612 so see the for sale if you need one.

 

When you say "early 04" is your truck the new body syle or the "Heritage 04" old body style?

 

mine is the new bodystyle but it was built prior to June 04. I was aware there was a difference but I just accidently ordered the wrong one. I have decided to just go ahead and get the correct one and sell the wrong one. The one I intend to sell should arrive to my house tomorrow so if anybody wants it...let me know.

 

I ebayed the 16612 I ordered for what I paid.

 

Thats a good idea that the vendor I purchased it from suggested also and I may try that. For now it is listed here and on craigslist.org. Hopefully it will get some action those spots.

 

Why not contact Magnaflow and return it for another kit??

 

I think the vendor would certainly exchange for the correct one. Especially since you haven't installed/received it yet.

Mike

 

The Borla I ordered came with both pieces. I don't know if it would work but my "leftover" piece is early 04 and is free plus shipping. It is 3" and I could send/post pics. I have no use for it, just a thought.

 

Many thanks on the tips guys but I spoke with the vendor and was told I would have pay shipping (of course-I knew that) which is high because exhausts are heavy and then because this guys drop ships crap from Magnaflow and doesnt maintain an inventory I would have to pay a restocking fee which is absurdly high.

So here is what I did. I found another spot on the net to order the correct one for 340 shipped. The wrong exhaust is supposed to arrive today via UPS and I have already managed to find a buyer for it via craigslist here locally for the same 340 I paid for the replacement. So it looks like if this guy pulls through I will be out just some of my time and a little gas money to drive to meet him about 20 miles away this evening.

If anything with that changes I will be in touch and again thanks for all the tips.

Out of curiosity...in all of this I have read more than a couple times where the Magnaflow exhaust clamp bolts suck so bad they break off. Is this really going to be an issue or this "operator error"? I ask because I installed one of these systems on a Silverado a couple years ago and it went on very easy.

 

ahh thats awesome, looks like it should all work out after all

 

GONE-SOLD....thanks for the tips fellas. I know I am new here but this site rocks.

 

the same thing happened to me when i ordered one for my 04 reg cab i had. it was supposed to come with both pieces for the early 04 and after...but didnt...mine was early 04, shop had to custom fab. a piece to make it fit right.